General Ulysses S. Grant and his Involvement in the Civil War

Confederate forces bombard Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

Grant re-enters the army after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.

Grant re-enters the army after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.

Apr 15, 1861

Grant is appointed as Colonel of the 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

Jun 15, 1861

Grant is promoted to Brigaider General, because of Congressmen Washburn's support.

Jul 31, 1861

Grant is victorious at Fort Henry, Tennessee

Feb 6, 1862

Grant accepts the surrender if the Confederates at Fort Donelson, Tenessee, earning the nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.

Feb 16, 1862

The Battle of Shiloh occured, causing over 23,000 casualties to take place. It lasted 2 days.

Apr 6, 1862

Emancipation Proclamation starts to go into effect.

Jan 1, 1863

Grant appoints Chaplain John Eaton to save and care for African Americans from the south.

Grant abandons plan to bypass Vicksburg by building a canal.

Mar 27, 1863

Grant accepts General Pemberton's surrender at Vicksburg, as planned.

Jul 4, 1863

Lincoln writes a thanks Grant "for the skill, courage,and preserverance" Grant has exhibited as a leader.

Dec 8, 1863

Grant is appointed to become Lieutenant General of the Union by Abraham Lincoln

Mar 9, 1864

Abraham Lincoln is assasinated.

Jan 15, 1865

Confederate Peace Comissioners go to Grant's headquarters in City Point to debate on terms for surrender and peace unsuccesfully.

Jan 31, 1865

Grant captures Petersburg and Richmond.

Apr 3, 1865

General Ulysses S. Grant accepts the surrender of General Robert E. Lee along with the army he commanded, the Army of Northern Virginia.

Apr 9, 1865